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Institution Profile

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) / The National University of Malaysia

Institution Profile

'Inspiring Futures, Nurturing Possibilities'

UKM ranks 98th on the 2012 Times Higher Education list of Top Universities Under 50 Years and is the only Malaysian university to place in the 2012 QS Top 50 Universities Under 50 Years. It stands 58th in the overall 2012 QS Asian University Rankings.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) also known as The National University of Malaysia was established on May 18, 1970. UKM started operating from Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur in 1970, and in October 1977, it moved to its present location in Bangi, a green valley of 1,096 hectares.

New Building of Centre for Graduate Management

In addition UKM also has a medical campus in Kuala Lumpur which houses the Faculty of Medicine (Pre-clinical), Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Pharmacy.

UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC), which is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur is to meet the needs of medical services education as well as medical research. UKMMC consists of a hospital, the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Medical Molecular Research (UMBI).

The University has 13 faculties, and 16 research institutes, offering a wide variety of academic programmes both in the arts and sciences and is home to 2,262 academicians and 7,519 supporting staff.

Currently, UKM has 25,525 students – 14,971 undergraduate students, 10,554 postgraduate students, including 2,985 international students from 57 countries. International students are also taught Malay language as an effort to facilitate the daily life in Malaysia.

In line with its tagline “Inspiring Futures, Nurturing Possibilities” the University attracts international students by offering 170 postgraduate programmes and high-tech research facilities. Education in public universities in Malaysia including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is highly subsidised by government.

New Building of Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

On the January 26, 2012 the government granted The National University of Malaysia (UKM) full autonomy. The autonomy given to UKM in effect transfers decision-making powers from federal agencies and the ministry to the university.

UKM offers 75 undergraduates programmes and 264 postgraduates programmes in 13 faculties and 16 research institutes in the following field of studies:

UKM's Facilities & Resources

Library

The Tun Seri Lanang Library is one of the biggest university libraries in Malaysia. It has several branches such as the Law Library, Malay World and Civilisation Library, Dr. Abdul Latiff Library and UKM Medical Centre Library. In addition, most faculties have their own mini libraries. The Tun Seri Lanang Library has a collection of over 2,047,894 volumes of books and journals, e-book, and
e-journal.

UKM, university in a garden

Students' Health Centre

The University provides comprehensive health and dental care to all students and their families for a nominal fee. Consultations are made on a walk-in basis or by appointment. In most cases, patients are treated at the health centre for outpatient consultation. However, when necessary, referrals are made to the UKM Medical Centre located in Cheras for continuing treatment.

Sports and Recreation

UKM has excellent sports facilities for its students. In addition, the Danau Golf Club has an 18-hole international standard golf course. There are various facilities on offer at the clubhouse including a gymnasium, seminar rooms, snooker tables, karaoke, a TV room, a Pro Shop and a restaurant. An Olympic-sized swimming pool and two wading pools for children and families are located near the Danau Golf Club. Tennis enthusiasts will find numerous outdoor courts. Facilities for football, sepak takraw, basketball, running track, badminton and indoor sports are also available.

Accommodation

The University owns, operates and maintains a variety of on and off-campus accommodation facilities. All on-campus accommodation is administered by the Housing Unit Office. In UKM, all halls of residence are known as "Kolej" (College).

All on-campus colleges are self-contained, equipped with their own cafeterias, meeting rooms, television and prayer rooms. The room configurations range from single to multiple sharing arrangements. The University also manages a number of off-campus accommodation complexes in the adjacent townships of Bandar Baru Bangi and Kajang. These residential complexes are serviced by bus routes operated by the University. There is also a special hostel for international students called Ibu Zain International Student House.

Mace of UKM in Museum of Academic Heritage

Food and Catering Services

All halls of residence (college) operate cafeterias that offer a variety of local Malay, Chinese and Indian culinary delights.

Student Society

There are numerous student organisations and associations on campus, focusing on academic related activities, culture, social welfare, sports and professional development catering to students' needs and interests.

Contact Us

Should you have further enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us thru e-mail : study@ukm.my